Butterflies and Moths
- ISBN-10
- 078948983X
- ISBN-13
- 9780789489838
- Series
- Butterflies and Moths
- Category
- Reference / General
- Pages
- 304
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley
- Author
- David Carter
Description
With over 600 stunning, full-color photographs of over 500 species of butterflies and moths, this is the most beautiful and clear guide to the identification of these fantastic flying insects. Even an amateur enthusiast will be able to spot different species like an expert entomologist.
Each entry combines a precise description of the featured butterfly or moth species with annotated photographs to show its chief characteristics and distinguishing features, from ingenious camouflage to signature eyespots to distinctive larval forms and cocoon structures. It is accompanied by a map of the animal's geographical range, as well as color-coded bands with at-a-glance facts specific to the species.
In addition to the species-by-species guide, the book contains a fascinating overview of this whole unique order of insects, from the habitats and plants they rely on to survive in the wild, to the details of their distinctive metamorphosis, to the ways ordinary people can distinguish between these similar-looking creatures.
The book is published by Dorling Kindersley in association with the eminently authoritative Smithsonian Institution, and is written by David Carter, who works at the Natural History Museum, London, and has been specializing in moths and butterflies for nearly four decades. It is designed to appeal to beginners and established enthusiasts alike.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Butterflies and Moths
By Herbert S. Zim, Robert T. MitchellThis book illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, wide-spread, important, or unusual North American species of Lepidoptera.
-
Peterson First Guide to Butterflies and Moths
By Paul A. OplerSponsored by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs . ... PETERSON FIRST GUIDES INCLUDE : Astronomy • Birds • Butterflies and Moths • Caterpillars • Clouds and Weather ...
-
Butterflies and Moths
Introduces butterflies and moths, discussing their habitats, physical characteristics, predators, defense mechanisms, life cycles and metamorphosis, and includes close-up photographs of an array of diverse specimens of each.
-
Butterflies and Moths
By Kathryn KnightLearn about some of the most beautiful and interesting winged wonders of the world.
-
Butterflies and Moths
By Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Paul SterryDiscover over 325 species of butterfly and moth found in Britain and Northwest Europe with this new edition, in association with the RSPB, now in ebook format From the Short-tailed Blue Butterfly to the Winter Moth, discover over 325 ...
-
Butterflies and Moths
By Elaine PascoeInvestigates the physical characteristics, reproductive processes, habitats, and metamorphoses of butterflies and moths through hands-on projects.
-
Butterflies and Moths
By Joanne Mattern"Colorful or dull. Wings up or wings down. Active at night or prefers daylight. Is it a butterfly or a moth? Look inside to learn how these beautiful insects are alike and how they differ."--
-
Butterflies and Moths
By Bobbie Kalman, Tammy EvertsChildren will be delighted by the glorious color photos of both Butterflies and Moths as well as such fun facts as what they eat, how they are different from each other, and what the colors on their wings mean.
-
Butterflies and Moths
By Stuart McNeillButterflies and Moths
-
Collins Complete Guides - British Butterflies and Moths
By Paul Sterry, Andrew Cleave, Rob ReadA comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland.